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White House to reopen for public tours with ‘updated route’ next month

By Kate Corliss

The White House says it will resume public tours starting on Dec. 2.

Tours of the People’s House paused “indefinitely” in August, in preparation for the construction of President Donald Trump’s new ballroom.

The East Wing, which was demolished last month as part of the construction process, has historically been the spot where visitors enter the building for public tours.

In light of the renovation works, the upcoming tours will now lead visitors through “an updated route,” according to a news release.

All December tours will spotlight first lady Melania Trump’s Christmas decorations on the State Floor, per the release.

Congressional offices may once again submit constituent tour requests on Monday.

Tour availabilities for December will open 30 days ahead of each potential tour date, while tour availabilities for January 2026 should be made available to congressional offices at some point next month.

For more information about public White House tours, check here or contact your congressional representative.

Maryland Gov. Moore excluded from governors’ events at the White House

By CNN
(CNN) — Every year, the nation’s governors convene in Washington, DC, for a friendly winter confab that includes a working meeting at the White House and a black-tie dinner hosted by the president. This year, President Donald Trump is adjusting the guest list for the long, bipartisan tradition. Democratic governors have been excluded from the business meeting, and two of those governors, Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado, were not invited to the dinner, according to a source familiar with the matter.
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